ZOO'S GONE WILD SPRING BREAK PARTY
March 24 - April 6

Can't head to the tropics for Spring Break? Stop by Oregon Zoo instead. Wear your Hawaiian shirt and stroll around to tropical tunes. Keepers, volunteers and zoo staff have collaborated on a week chock full of activities that are just as fun for the animals as they are for the people.

Free with zoo admission.

For further information, call 503-226-1561.

2008 WORLD WILD TOURS PREVIEW
April 1 | 5 p.m.

Oregon Zoo Sunset Room

Preview tours to the ends of the earth to peer at polar bears or penguins with Oregon Zoo biologists. The zoo's 2008 Wild World Tour schedule offers close encounters with wildlife in remote corners of the world, including a polar bear trip to Churchill, Manitoba (the “Polar Bear Capital of the World”), and an Antarctic wildlife cruise.

Amphibian Conservation Workshop
Monday, April 7 | Time: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Oregon Zoo Skyline Room
Workshop registration fee is $25 and includes lunch.

Amphibian populations are declining, both in the Pacific Northwest and around the globe. Your actions can have a positive impact on the future of these animals. By coordinating our efforts, we can learn from each other and find effective solutions. For more information, see the Amphibian Conservation Workshop flyer & Registration form.

Presented by Oregon Zoo and Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Second tuesdays
Tuesday, April 8 | Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Tour the zoo for the discounted price of $2 per person!
Children under 3 years of age will, as always, be admitted free of charge.

With support from Bank of America

An elephant-sized celebration! Come see why Oregon Zoo is a world leader in Asian elephant care. Our elephant family is ready for a party this weekend. Watch special training sessions, play games and wear your own elephant ears.
Saturday:
Packy's Birthday Party! The world's most famous pachyderm is turning 46 this year, and we've got cake for everyone! Lamb's Thriftway Markets is providing yummy cake for all the humans starting at noon, and Packy gets his own special cake at 2 p.m.
Sunday:
Rama, Packy's 25-year-old son, will be doing painting demonstrations throughout the day, then he gets his birthday cake at 1 p.m. More birthday cake will be served for the humans, too!
ALL WEEKEND:
Play elephant games, learn about baby elephants and how much elephants eat. Speaking of eating, we'll have cake for everyone provided Lamb's Thriftway Markets all weekend long! Rama's paintings will be for sale in the Elephant Museum, plus don't forget to check out the unique plush elephants in the Zoo Store.

This event is FREE with zoo admission | For further information, call 503-226-1561.

Silent Invasion Screening
April 14 | 6:30 p.m.

Cascade Crest Banquet Center

Oregon Zoo hosts the public screening of OPB's documentary "Silent Invasion." The hour-long documentary special records the damage from a variety of invasive species from the economic consequences to the social and environmental costs. It also highlights success stories and points viewers toward action they can take.

Co-sponsored by the Nature Conservancy, Oregon Chapter; PSU, SOLV and City
of Portland Environmental Services.